The author summarizes trends in the development of new biotechnology agents, in consumer-driven health care, and in evidence-based medicine, along with economic factors that will affect the pharmaceutical industry.
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P&T® Journal contents for April 2004
Features
Meeting Highlights
Meeting Highlights
Representatives from a consortium of more than 30 organizations assembled to discuss the impact of the Medicare Modernization Act, and the newly approved Drug Discount Cards, on older patients.
Dr. Valuck discusses the advantages and shortcomings of the SSRIs compared with earlier antidepressant medications, with special emphasis on the new agent escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro™).
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Dr. Ebert reviews the complicated processes of comparing antimicrobial agents and choosing the most appropriate antibiotic in clinical practice.